The graphic that heads up every page of ICAN's website contains logos for Arkansas Department of Career Education and Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as well as four small photographs: young girl at a computer, a senior couple reading the paper, a man at work at a computer, and a woman helping a baby operate a toy.

Getting around may be much easier with the help of an assistive device. Selecting the one that's right for you is something that you should do with your health care professional. It's important to take into consideration a variety of factors, such as how a particular disability affects a person's ability to get around; the kinds of activities that will be done; where the device will be used.

Crutches, canes, walkers, power and manual wheelchairs, scooters and strollers all may offer support and mobility.

Lever door handles may be easier to open and close than knobs which must be turned.

A key turning device may be easier to use to insert and turn keys.

Automatic door locks are available from many home improvement stores. Once installed, you can open a door with the push of a button rather than using a key.

Make sure pathways are clear of barriers. Things like carpeting, door mats, furniture, plants, and other types of decorative items may make it harder to get from area to area.

If you can walk for a distance, strategically placing furniture can help you move from place to place without additional help.

Add handrails to stairs leading up to entrances for safety and support. .

There are several different types of wheelchair lifts that can improve access; these often require professional installation and maintenance.

There are a variety of ramps that can help improve entry into and access out of a home or business. If long-term access is needed, a permanent ramp may well be a good investment. There are also portable ramps of all kinds.

The links above enable a search of this type of equipment that is available through ICAN. Links below will direct you to a variety of sites that offer additional information on mobility devices.

Universal Design:Universal design is the term describing how to build homes and public facilities that are accessible and readily adaptable for people with disabilities. This site provides a variety of information about Universal Design. For samples of universally designed rooms, click on this site:http://www.uark.edu/ua/csd/links.htm#ud

WheelchairNet.com is a community for people who have a common interest in (or in some cases a passion for) wheelchair technology and its improvement and successful application. WheelchairNet is a virtual community... a community that exists only in "cyber space."(http://www.wheelchairnet.org/)

For drivers and riders with disabilities, there are a number of resources that can help to make your car or van more accessible. Door openers and key turners can help with opening doors and the trunk and turning on the ignition. Vehicles can be modified with hand controls by van conversion specialists.

You may find already modified vans for sale on the ICAN AT4ALL Equipment Exchange, which is equipment listed by private owners. ICAN AT4ALL does not loan or recycle vehicles, nor does it become involved in transactions between the owner and buyer.

In general, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that public transportation and facilities, such as hotels, retail stores, parks, medical facilities and recreation programs) must be accessible to citizens with disabilities. The resources below offer information about the ADA and accessible transportation.

The ADA Information Line - For general ADA information, answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or information about filing a complaint, call: 800 - 514 - 0301 (voice) or 800 - 514 - 0383 (TTY) ADA specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM until 5:30 PM (eastern time) except on Thursday when the hours are 12:30 PM until 5:30 PM. Spanish language service is also available.(http://www.ada.gov/infoline.htm)

Accessibility Standards for public transportation vehicles (Vehicle Guidelines) provide criteria for new and re-manufactured buses and vans, rail vehicles, and other modes of public transportation. The Access Board develops the requirements as "guidelines" to serve as a basis for "standards" enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Regulations issued by DOT (49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38) cover access to transportation under the ADA. These regulations indicate which vehicles are subject to the guideline-based standards. (http://www.access-board.gov/transit/html/vguide.htm)